Steering rack and steering column Ford: problems by model and engine

Documented faults, from most to least important

Severity × frequency. Below each one, the Ford models it appears in.

- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalFord RangerSteering column that can separate from the intermediate shaft because of a loose boltCampaign 22S64 covers 1,215 Rangers built between 12 January and 17 September 2021: a loose bolt can allow the steering column to separate from the intermediate shaft, with loss of steering and a risk of accident.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalFord Transit Connect IFatigue fracture of the cast steering wheel hubYes: the ADAC lists a December 2009 recall for a possible fatigue fracture of the cast steering wheel hub on units built in July and August 2007, which could let the steering wheel come loose from the column. It includes the first-generation Transit Connect Kastenwagen. The workshop replaces the steering wheel free of charge in about half an hour.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalFord Fiesta VIIPremature wear of the steering rack and track rod endsAuto Express points out that on the Fiesta VII the steering rack "doesn't last long" and that the track rod ends are not very durable either, although the repair is not usually expensive. It is a common point to check when buying a used one.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalFord Mondeo IVPower steering faults (pump, rack and hoses)The Mondeo IV's power steering can fail because of the pump, the rack, the hoses or the reservoir: according to fiches-auto.fr, a pump working with metal filings from a worn rack ends up making noise and losing effectiveness; the German TÜV inspection report also lists the steering among the problem areas.
- High severityFrequency: RareFord Fiesta VIII2020 recall for steering columns below standardIn January 2020 Ford recalled certain Fiesta VIII units over steering columns "below standard". Auto Express does not detail the exact failure mode or the number of vehicles affected.

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Frequently asked questions

What faults with the steering rack and column do Ford cars have?

In 5 models from Ford there are 5 documented faults with the steering rack and column. The most important: steering column that can separate from the intermediate shaft because of a loose bolt, fatigue fracture of the cast steering wheel hub and premature wear of the steering rack and track rod ends. Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and the repair cost.

Which Ford models have the most problems with the steering rack and column?

Ford Transit Connect I (1 fault), Ford Mondeo IV (1 fault), Ford Fiesta VII (1 fault) and Ford Ranger (1 fault).